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Nonfiction for Dog Lovers
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(2006)636.7 C688 2006Originally published in 1996 and a bestseller, this newer version has been revised. Less popular stories have been omitted and contemporary stories by new and famous authors have been added. All of the stories share the same theme of the strong, enigmatic bond between dog and master.
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(2007)636.7 D654h 2007Submitted by hundres of real dog owners, these true tales of mutual love and loyalty affirm that there's no better friend than a dog.
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(2004)636.7 G786 2004Here is a compulsively readable collection of 36 moving and illuminating stories of our canine companions. Contributors include P. G. Wodehouse, Ray Bradbury, Thomas Mann, M.F.K. Fisher, Mark Twain and many others. Readers will laugh and cry at stories about sled dogs, herding dogs, family pets and even movie stars.
- Adams, Maureen B.
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(2007)820.9928 A251s 2007For lovers of dogs and lovers of literature, these never-before-told stories chronicle the extraordinary relationship between five beloved women writers and the dogs who have loved and inspired them.
- Albrecht, Kat
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(2004)636.7088 A341L 2004The nation's first law-enforcement-based pet detective shares her remarkable story which combines the thrill of CSI's forensic detection with the warmth and charm of All creatures great and small.
- Bain, Terry
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(2004)636.7 B162y 2004What's really going on behind those patient eyes and wagging tails, that loving lick or plaintive bark? You are a dog reveals all in a series of whimsical yet profound vignettes told in the voice of "everydog."
- Burnam, John C.
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(2003)959.7043 B963s 2003In this Vietnam war memoir, Burnam recalls his service as a scout dog handler in the 25th infantry divison's 44th infantry platoon with his canine comrades Hans, Timber and Clipper.
- Choron, Sandra
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(2005)636.7 C551p 2005Combining the practical, the informative and the entertaining, this unique encyclopedic treatment addresses not only the care of dogs but also their culture, their competitions, their breeding and their behavioral characteristics. Even the characteristics of "dog people" are addressed.
- Coren, Stanley
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(2004)636.7 C797ht 2004The bestselling author of The intelligence of dogs and How to speak dog now takes a spirited and provocative look at how dogs really think and feel. He offers great advice for how their humans can comprehend them better.
- Dibsie, Patricia
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(2003)636.7088 D5443L 2003Canine Companions For Independence breeds, raises and trains dogs to assist people with disabilities. With stories and photographs, Love Heels brings to life the special partnership between the dogs and their humans while introducing the volunteers who make that partnership possible.
- Doty, Mark
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(2007)B-Do7428d 2007Both moving and entertaining, Dog Years is the story of two beloved retrievers and is a pointed, perceptive meditation on life, death and the nature of companionship.
- Foster, Ken
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(2008)636.7 F755di 2008Ken Foster knows that a dog can change a person's life and that several dogs can change even more. Heartwarming stories about karmic canine rescues are compiled in this all-new follow-up to the original bestseller, Dogs who found me.
- Gaita, Raimond
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(2004)636.7 G144p 2004Gaita is a professor of moral philosophy at King's College in London. He discusses what we learn about animals from our relationships with them. His own pets, Orloff the greyhound, Gypsy the German shepherd, Tosca the cat and Jack the cockatoo provide examples of his theories.
- Gingold, Alfred
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(2005)636.7 G492d 2005A hilarious Bill Brysonesque excursion through the studied, obsessive, colorful, demanding and occasionally lunatic world of contemporary dog ownership.
- Goldberg, Gary David
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(2008)791.45023 G618s 2008Television scriptwriter and producer Goldberg, the creator of such beloved shows as Family Ties and Spin City, recalls the road to his success that took him from Brooklyn to Hollywood with his longtime partner Diana and their Labrador, Ubu.
- Grogan, John
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(2005)636.7527 G784m 2005In this funny and poignant memoir about a wildly neurotic Labarador retriever named Marley, an unsuspecting young couple comes to understand what really matters.
- Harrington, Lee
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(2006)636.7 H299r 2006Ultimately a love story between humans and animals alike, Rex and the city is a hilarious and riotous romp of a memoir.
- Katz, Jon
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(2007)636.7 K19dd 2007In the author's previous books, he is transformed from a suburban New Jersey dog owner to squire of Bedlam Farm. In Dog days, Katz chronicles life with the various animals on his farm, what they teach us and what they bring out in us.
- Kerasote, Ted
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(2007)636.7 K39m 2007While on a camping trip, Ted Kerasote met a dog, a Labrador mix, who was living on his own in the wild. As they began to bond, he decided to name him Merle and take him home with him. Because he realized that Merle's native intelligence would be diminished by living exclusively in the human world, he put a dog door in his house so that Merle could live both outside and in.
- Konik, Michael
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(2005)636.7 K82e 2005Part travelogue, part valentine to a beloved pet, Ella In Europe chronicles Konik's magical six-week journey through Europe with his dog, Ella.
- Kopelman, Jay
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(2006)956.70443 K83f 2006This war memoir will capture the hearts of its readers, just as one scruffy puppy sneaked his way into the hearts of hardened Marines just when they needed it most.
- Levin, Mark R.
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(2007)636.7 L655r 2007Nationally syndicated broadcaster Levin shares the story of the incredible bond between his family and a Spaniel mix adopted from a shelter.
- McConnell, Patricia
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(2006)636.70887 M129f 2006The critically acclaimed author of The Other End of the Leash offers fascinating insights into the canine mind, critical tools for a healthy relationship with a well-trained dog.
- O'Hurley, John
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(2007)636.7 O38b 2007From this best-selling author comes a second charming and hilarious book about the enduring wisdom of dogs. At once poignantly moving and laugh-out-loud funny, this book is a must-read for any dog lover.
- Page, Jake
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(2007)636.7 P132d 2007Using examples from his own pack of six dogs, Page presents this engaging and informative Smithsonian Books title that will enable readers to see their pets in a new light.
- Quindlen, Anna
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(2007)636.7 Q7g 2007Pulitzer prize-winning author Quindlen honors the life of her beloved black Labrador retriever, Beau, in this heartening and bittersweet work. With her trademark wisdom and hunor, Quindlen reflects on how her life has unfolded in tandem with Beau's and on the lessons she has learned by watching him.
- Sakson, Sharon R.
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(2007)636.7 S158p 2007Sakson gives us wonderful examples of the strong bond between humans and dogs. Dogs help us humans cope with serious illness. They even help to diagnose some illnesses with their extraordinary sense of smell. With their body warmth, Mexican hairless dogs can help relieve the pain of arthritis and fibromyalgia. Saxon gives even more examples of how these animals help their humans.
- Salisbury, Gay
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(2003)614.5123 S167c 2003It is Alaska in 1925 and diphtheria serum is 674 miles away. Without it the people of Nome will not survive. Sled dogs and men brave blizzard conditions to save them in this adventure told here for the first time.
- Sherrill, Martha
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(2008)636.73 S553d 2008Here is the story of how one man's consuming passion for dogs saved a legendary breed from extinction and, in the process, led him to a difficult, but more soulful way of life in the wilds of Japan's remote snow country.
- Staples, Clare
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(2006)818.6 S794e 2006This clever guide will appear to the legion of women who love dogs and are looking for a suitable boyfriend. Staples offers witty, charming tips on how to manage and train both a man and a pet.
- Summers, Judith.
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(2007)636.7524 S944m 2007This is the hilarious and moving account of the impossible but adorable King Charles Spaniel George, of his adventures and misdemeanors, and of the wonderful way in which he filled a huge void in the lives of Summers and her son while driving them absolutely barking mad along way.
- Trout, Nick
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(2008)636.089 T861t 2008From Dr. Trout comes a fascinating insider portrait of a veterinarian, his furry patients and the blend of old-fashioned instincts and cutting-edge technology that defines pet care in the 21st century.
- Welsch, Roger L.
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(2004)636.7 W458L 2004Here is an entertaining collection of essays reflecting on man's significant other, the dog. Welsch's love of dogs is apparent on every page and his enthusiasm for dogs adds sparkle to his wit.
Lots of Pictures
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(2003)636.7 O93d 2003This celebration of canine companionship includes pieces by Rick Bass, Jane Smiley and Doug Marlette along with more than 100 color and black-and-white photos.
- Anderson, Brad
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(2003)741.5973 A545t 2003This collection of the most popular Marmaduke cartoons celebrates the playful pooch's birthday.
- Asher, Mark J.
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(2003)636.7 A825o 2003Old dogs know plenty of tricks for staying young at heart and here they are! This collection of duotone portraits captures the golden years of humanity's best friends and most faithful companions. Sage and tender moments are caught on films and are paired with captions that reveal each dog's age and secrets for a long and happy life.
- Barsotti, Charles
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(2007)741.5973 B2818t 2007A collection of 100 dog cartoons by beloved New Yorker cartoonist Barsotti.
- Dratfield, Jim
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(2006)779.32 D767d 2006Celebrated dog photographer Jim Dratfield focuses his lens on the magnificence that is the canine species moving through the chilling snows of winter, the joyous warmth of summer, the beauty of spring, and the solemnity that is autumn.
- Huneck, Stephen
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(2002)704.9432 H934d 2002Here is an introduction to Huneck, his renowned woodcuts and sculpture and his artistic achievement, the chapel he built for dogs in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. The book is a joyful celebration of the bond between humans and their canine companions.
- Jones, Amanda
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(2007)636.7 J76b 2007Have you ever wondered what a labradoodle or a puggle look like? If so, this book is for you. America's new favorite pooch, the mutt, comes vividly to life in this album of black and white photos.
- Lufkin, Elise
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(2003)636.70887 L949s 2003Here are more wonderful profiles of people who have adopted abandoned dogs by the author and photographer of Found dogs.
- Olsenius, Richard
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(2003)636.7 O52d 2003This wonderfully illustrated book published by National Geographic explores the bond between people and their canine companions. It is a testament to the 15,0000 years shared between man and his best friend.
- Phillips, Ian
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(2002)636.0087 P559L 2002For pet owners everywhere, and for anyone who has ever stopped to read a lost pet poster, Lost is a heartwarming tribute. 90 illustrations.
- Smolan, Rick
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(2005)636.7 S666d 2005From the creators of the best-selling America 24/7 comes a heartwarming new book celebrating dogs. Culled from thousands of images taken all across the country by professional and amateur photographers, each photo and accompanying caption tells a story of the intimate connections we share with our canine friends.
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(2003)299.514 W753t 2003Wilson the Pug has a great deal of wisdom to share. He happens to be the descendant of Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu's beloved companion, Pug Tzu. A much sought after spiritual leader, Wilson decided it was time to put his knowledge into words with the help of his owner (and photographer) Nancy Levine.
- Wogan, Lisa
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(2007)636.7 W845u 2007Here are all kinds of fun-loving dogs participating in all sorts of outdoor activities. Included with the photographs are the stories of each of these remarkable animals.